contender
Example Sentences
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Smith can now set his sights on the division's other top contenders.
From BBC
Chelsea have won just one of their past nine league games and two of 11 in all competitions, falling from potential title contenders in November to a side now lagging far behind.
From BBC
To some, this broadening of focus makes D-Wave a more compelling contender in the quantum space.
From Barron's
To some, this broadening of focus makes D-Wave a more compelling contender in the quantum space.
From Barron's
The England defender is out of contract in the summer and Manchester City have emerged as contenders to sign him during the January transfer window.
From BBC
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